My Acoustic Strings

Back in the day my mother would blast Lauryn's cassette tape "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill."  Yes, cassette tape. I remember listening to her voice and saying " wow", she is amazing. And then once we got cable, I was like "wow" she is beautiful. Growing up, her music followed me and became apart of my life. It's hard to explain how I feel about another artist having being an artist myself. Her words are like how I would describe my brush strokes, they become an extension of me.  I remember the first time I cried listening to "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill."  I was pregnant with my first child Raine, and I was sitting on the bus riding to work. "Zion" was on repeat while listening to my ipod. I burst into tears. It felt like hearing her words for the first time in my life. The words resonated in my ears and out came tears of sorrow, joy, and pain.  I thought to myself, could there be anything more beautiful than the loving embrace of mother and child? I knew then that I had to paint Lauryn the way she made me feel inside. And I did.

I will be posting the scan on my website shortly guys, so look for that soon. Until now enjoy the image and go cop you a Lauryn Hill album!!!

My first born... Raine

Where my mind is today

"I think the reason why twentysomethings are so fixated on age is because we feel a pressure to be a certain way at 23, at 25, at 29. There are all of these invisible deadlines with our careers and with love and drinking and drugs. I can’t do coke at 25. I need to be in a LTR at 27. I can’t vomit from drinking at 26. I just can’t! We feel so much guilt for essentially acting our age and making mistakes. We’re obsessed with this idea of being domesticated and having our shit together. It’s kind of sad actually because I don’t think we ever fully get a chance to enjoy our youth. We’re so concerned about doing things “the right way” that we lose any sense of pleasure in doing things the wrong way. Youth may be truly wasted on the young."

- Why Do Twentysomethings Always Feel So Old | Ryan O’Connell

Wood you be Mine

Hello everyone. It has definitely been a while since I post anything on my blog. I need to get on it. This is a image I did for Atomic Greeting Cards. I am very pleased with the outcome of the image. It will be posted on my website very soon. So look forward to new and exciting post. I am now working on baby shower an images for my baby shower invitations. Hahah I guess I should post something about that. I am having a baby girl. Enjoy guys!!!

Here is the link to site the card is on http://atomicgreetings.com/feature-product/simple-valentine-s-wish.html

The Sketchbook Project: 2011 » Art House Co-op | We build art projects and communities

The Sketchbook Project: 2011 » Art House Co-op | We build art projects and communities

"Adopt a Piggy"

James Dupree, owner of Dupree Studios, participated with the help of others in hosting "Adopt a PIG". Adopt a pig is a Charity sponsored for children with cancer. Each artist was to paint or alter a porcelain bank in the shape of a pig.  Many artist contributed their talents in the efforts to save children from cancer.

Caught In the Rapture Of nature

This painting is a continuation of my seasons series. I finished it in February. It is a depiction of my close friend Erin Capers. I I had a wonderful time painting this.

Sun Day

La Citadelle

Hey guys, its been a while. I've been a little busy with a couple of things. Recently, I have been blessed to showcase a couple of paintings in a coffee shop. The paintings will be displayed from March1-31. If you have time please take a peek. The shop is located at 1600 Pine Street.

The Man your man could smell like

I need to do more 1 hr paintings

This was fun. I realize I need to do more one hour paintings frequently. Fast and fun, but through these fast paintings I can learn new techniques and use them in other work..

The weather outside is frightful..and the heater is so delighful

I've never seen snow in the city. It was um....okay I guess. There are no hills to slide down. No one really likes to be outside and play either. It was different. But in the mist of it all I still managed to have a little fun with some friends in the snow. We sled down the streets of philadelphia, pulling and pushing one another also had an indoor drawing and brainstorming session. So in the end, no matter how far you may be away from home, you can always manage to have some fun with the people you love no matter where that may be.

I'm finally done working out the bugs

New website is up.. I am finally done. Coding can be so ridiculous and hard and yet in the end it can rewarding. I could not have done it without my buddy Collie Mills. Thanks for the support Mills. So give it a look and tell me what you think.
gloria-jean.com

Art Show

Hello .. I am having a show along with other local Philly artist. Here is a link for the information of the show times and other specifications. I hope to see you there

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=315868835128&ref=mf

I have a love for my favorite Cookie

I am not sure why America would make such a delicious treat. Eating a oreo is like eating with a menacing habit. You cannot just have one, you have to indulge in a few, a couple, a handful, or maybe I will just eat the entire roll. I love them. They are my favorite store bran cookie.

Im blue all over you

Unfortunately, this picture is in reverse until I am able to scan it. But here are some cute monkeys. I originally painted them for my new and upcoming website that I have been working on. They will be like little figurines for different pages of my site, so look for that soon. 

Something I like

Its a boy

This is my nephew. He is 6 months and is huge lol. His name is Kasen Martin and I adore him.

Everyone must, I repeat must see this movie...

I cannot believe I would actually pay to see this movie again. I mean yes, it is the same story told over and over again but the visuals in this film were simply beyond amazing. It was ridiculous. I think everyone should get a peep at this movie because of its beauty.

Little Bill

SO..here is the finish.. Little Bill. Its a mixed media piece. The background was composed of cut paper. I must say that I had a great time putting this little piece together. It will be on display at the Cafe Mocha coffee shop for sometime as it was painted for a show with the theme of BILL COSBY.